David Humphreys thinks that Gloucester’s European Challenge Cup final in Edinburgh will feel like a home game.

A large group of Gloucester fans are making the long trip north of the border for Friday’s game against Stade Francais and Humphreys believes it will be like playing at Kingsholm with the support behind them.

The former Ireland fly-half has “some good, some bad memories” of playing at Murrayfield during his playing career but expects his side to thrive in the atmosphere.

Murrayfield

“It’s a wonderful stadium to play at,” said Humphreys.

“Our players are used to playing at Kingsholm in front of a passionate support.

Kingsholm

“I think we’ll see good numbers of Gloucester fans at Murrayfield on Friday night and it will feel like a home game.”

The final is on course for an attendance of 23,000, which would make it the fourth highest in the history of the Challenge Cup.

For those Cherry and Whites fans not able to make the long trip, there will be a big screen showing the game at Gloucester Quays and Humphreys said it is not just the fans at Murrayfield who will inspire the team.